My Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Soy Free Adventure 👣👣

Alright, buckle up, buttercup! Contrary to my subject line, this isn’t your grandma’s gluten-free newsletter—unless your grandma’s into health sleuthing and journaling, in which case, high-five her for me! 👵

If you skimmed past my post on sudden onset (and scary) brain fog, panic attacks, and anxiety, no worries—I won’t quiz you. But here’s the scoop: Twenty years ago, I discovered the real villains behind my medical health mystery. 🔎 Spoiler alert to the whodunit: it wasn’t the butler; it was the dastardly trio of gluten, dairy, and soy.

Breaking up with them was like dumping three clingy exes—tough but oh-so worth it.

This whole experience turned me into a Sherlock Holmes of holistic health. I learned that when your gut’s happy, everything else falls into place.

Back then, this wasn’t mainstream thinking. But when my brain fog lifted, my mood soared, and I started sleeping like a baby (minus the midnight wake-ups), I knew I was onto something.

Here’s the kicker: wellness isn’t just about what you eat. It’s the whole mind-body-spirit cha-cha. And when that dance isn’t in sync, things go kablooey,🫨 no matter how many kale chips you munch.

One of the most overlooked pieces of the wellness puzzle? Letting go of emotional baggage. Think of stress and painful memories as barnacles on a ship—they stick to your mind, heart, and body, causing more damage than a seagull at a beach picnic.

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Cue our hero: JOURNALING! (🎵Insert dramatic superhero music here.🎵)

Yes, journaling! It’s FREE! And it’s like a pressure washer for your soul, blasting away those emotional barnacles. And the best part? You don’t need a fancy notebook or a quill pen—grab whatever you have and start scribbling.

Now, just to be clear, I’m not talking about dealing with major traumas here—although journaling could be of benefit, those are best handled with professional help. But for everyday stress and the little messes life throws at you, journaling is a game-changer.

It’s the Swiss Army knife of emotional well-being. Vent, create, and de-stress all in one go.

Not a writer? Not a problem. Just jot down whatever words are hanging in your mind, no rules. Bad penmanship? Who the heck cares?

As our favorite green ogre, Shrek, wisely says, “Better out than in!” (Okay, maybe he wasn’t talking about journaling, but you get the idea.)

So whether you’re here for the laughs, the health tips, or just curious about how someone with a pizza-topping name ended up writing a book for teens—I’m thrilled you’re here! I promise to keep things more entertaining than a cute cat video marathon.

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Now, please go grab that journal and start scribbling—your coach’s request!

Karla❤️

Karla Mahler Peperone, NBC-HWC, C. HYP.
​Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach
Certified Hypnotherapist